P05.60. Dragon boat racing: an evaluation of its influence on the health-related quality of life of breast cancer survivors
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to: 1) determine whether and how breast cancer survivors’ participation in a season of dragon boat racing influenced health-related quality of life (HRQOL). And if so, to what degree changes are reflected within the physical, emotional, social/family and spiritual domains of HRQOL, 2) explore the breast cancer survivor experience of dragon boating and how and why this experience is perceived to influence HRQOL.
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Dragon boat racing and health-related quality of life of breast cancer survivors: a mixed methods evaluation
BACKGROUND Breast cancer survivors who participate in physical activity (PA) are reported to experience improved health-related quality of life (HRQOL). However, the quantitative research exploring the relationship between the team-based activity of dragon boat racing and the HRQOL of breast cancer survivors is limited. Given the rising number of breast cancer survivors, and their growing attra...
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